Guide · Advertising rules · 4 min
The UAE advertiser permit for real-estate social media, explained
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If you promote property on social media in the UAE, you may need the National Media Authority's advertiser permit. It applies to individuals publishing advertising or promotional content on social platforms, whether paid or unpaid, and real estate is a covered category. Enforcement of the requirement began in early 2026.
What the permit is
The National Media Authority, which took over the former UAE Media Council's role in late 2025, requires individuals who publish advertising or media content on social media and other digital platforms to hold an advertiser permit. It applies whether the post is paid or free of charge.
Who needs it, and the exemption
It targets people promoting content to a social-media audience, and real estate is named as a covered category. There is an exemption for promoting your own licensed business on your personal account when you hold a valid trade or freelance licence. For real estate, approval from the relevant sector regulator may also apply on top of the permit.
Timing, and where to check
The requirement was announced in 2025 and moved to mandatory enforcement in early 2026, after the original deadline was extended. Because a new rule like this can still change, check the National Media Authority page for the current details.
Source: National Media Authority: advertiser permit for individuals
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Frequently asked
Does this apply to a one-off property post?+
The permit is about being an individual who publishes promotional content to an audience, so a real-estate post can fall under it. The self-promotion exemption is narrow, so check the NMA requirement before relying on it.
Is it the same as the Trakheesi permit?+
No. Trakheesi from the DLD permits advertising a specific property; the advertiser permit from the NMA covers you as a social-media promoter. The two are separate, and a broker on social media can need both.
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